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too old for toys
not old enough or interested in jewelry and cosmetics
want to pick their own clothes
need new bikes but what to pick them out themselves
not really into music except videos online
like most American kids they have all of what they need and most of what they want already
So far I have
big grab bag of nail polishes, remover, clippers, emery boards, nail decorator kits
body washes
two wii games
large 500 piece puzzle-family tradition for holidays
some tops I ordered from Lands End -they may not like them
cozy jamies
history photo book geared towards middle schoolers
gift certificates to buy new bigger bikes at after christmas sales
yarn and pattern book for knitter
seems like a lot but not much to put under the tree.
This year, my 12 year old is getting two dolls, a nerf bow and arrows, headphones, and a bunch of drawing books. The drawing books are pretty specific and complicated, and she knew exactly what she wanted. I will probably get her some sketch books too because she goes through them pretty quick.
My 9 year old is getting five dolls, two sets of doll furniture, and a nerf bow and darts.
We don't give clothes as presents, and both girls got new bikes during the year because we ride every day for PE. One of the girls got a tablet last Christmas, and the other got a tablet to replace one she broke this summer.
One thing that your daughter who knits might like is a round knitting loom...my sister got a set at Walmart and she's been making cute bags. She suggested I get the knitting loom for my kids, but they don't have the focus to finish projects like that at this point.
Cool backpacks and purses with lots of pockets. But I think you've done great for them already
I made things for my little cousin when she was that age. Decoupaged a box and picture frame in the colors she wanted to decorate her room in. She loved it - really did not expect her to. I was just bored one day. Lol
Wauw that is a lot, my daughter is now 9. Most what she likes is Lego so I bought one huge box and also some stuff for the school like a new lunch box a bag some trousers and some tops. But my daughter is really in to fashion she likes nail polish , make up sets and stuff also books. She reads a lot. Honestly you have bought enough. Tell them Santa has credit crisis too.
Thanks. You reminded me I put away some writing books for my writer. I'll have to find them and I like the nerf sports items. Toys r Us I'm guessing? On their christmas list they put some different balls, soccer, bouncy, and one of those really big balls to roll around on. I forgot about those and they will make a presence under the tree. Yeah..I do have enough. I'll put new tooth brushes, hairclips, deodorant (silly I know) in their stocking along with some candy and pack of pencils. I always feel like I don't have enough. Wish they still played with dolls...
My daughter is just about to turn 12 and she is not that easy to buy for any more either. It's especially hard because her birthday is right before Christmas, so we have to buy two sets of gifts! She wanted some cute T-shirts and a backpack from Etsy; books; gift cards for some of her favorite shops so she can pick out clothes--how right you are that they don't want what we would choose for them; nail polish and toiletries like body wash and lotion.
I was sad when she outgrew her American Girl dolls. She is still interested in some fashion dolls but she mostly just likes to make clothes for them. She already has a sewing machine. Crafty things are good if girls are interested in something in particular. My daughter likes to knit and decorate cakes, but already has enough supplies for both. She wants a stand mixer--$300, not happening unless her grandparents decide to chip in.
Good heavens. I'm 68 and got my first standmixer-Kitchen Aid with all the bells and whistles- only 2 years ago. I had been using a $30 hand held for over 35 years!.
I made them full aprons which they love and they have lots of cookbooks geared towards kids. I think kid sized kitchen tools are a waste of money. And anything for the kitchen would basically be for me even though they like to help in the kitchen.
I'm surprised they don't like jewely yet - my 9-year-old is just starting to ask for necklaces and things.
I'll second the books recommendation.
My mom has started giving the older girls "gift days". She picks them up from school, takes them shopping at whatever clothing store they want to go to, buys them whatever they want (that is within the budget agreed on upfront), then takes them out to dinner. The stuff gets wrapped up and put under the tree. Even though they know what is in the boxes, they still thank her for the time and get all excited showing everyone else what they got.
My grandmother used to do the same thing with my sister and I when we were teens. Great memories
How about "experience" gifts? Gift certificates to the movies, or some other sort of place they might enjoy visiting?
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